Transliteratsioonis

Transliteratsioonis refers to the process of converting text from one script to another while preserving the phonetic properties of the original language as closely as possible. It is distinct from transcription, which aims to represent the sounds of a language, and translation, which conveys the meaning of the text. The goal of transliteration is to make text readable and pronounceable in a different script, often for the purpose of indexing, searching, or displaying information from one language in a system designed for another.

Various transliteration systems exist for different language pairs and scripts. For example, there are systems for converting Cyrillic to Latin script, Arabic to Latin, or Greek to Latin. These systems often involve a set of rules that map specific letters or letter combinations in the source script to corresponding letters or combinations in the target script. The choice of system can depend on factors such as historical usage, standardization efforts, or specific application requirements.

While transliteration aims for phonetic accuracy, it can sometimes lead to ambiguity or variations, especially when dealing with languages that have sounds not present in the target script's alphabet. Nonetheless, it is a crucial tool for cross-linguistic communication and information processing in a globalized digital environment, enabling access to and interaction with text from diverse linguistic backgrounds.